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08/20/2025

Please pray for the Judith Cotten family and share this post to family and friends.

Funeral services for Mrs. Judith Singleton Cotten will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Brookhaven Funeral Home in Brookhaven, MS at 12:00 PM with burial to follow in Rosehill Cemetery. Brookhaven Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will be held at Brookhaven Funeral Home on Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM.

Judith Cotten, 81, of Baton Rouge, LA was born on December 5, 1943, in Plaquemine, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025.
Judi is survived by her devoted husband of 62 years, Donnie James Cotten, age 83; her son Kyle Cotten (Kim) along with their children Kayla, Corey, and Camryn; her son Clay Cotten (Jennifer) along with their children Riley and Presley; and by the children of her late son Chad- Nicole and Justin (Yesenia)- as well as her great-grandchildren, Daniel and David.

Judi was preceded in death by her beloved son Chad.

A faithful wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother and great-grandmother, Judi dedicated her life to her family. She and Donnie built a life together centered on love, faith, and family, creating a legacy that will live on through their children and grandchildren.

Judi’s warmth, kindness and steady presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Pallbearers will be Riley Cotten, Justin Cotten, Ethan Coleman, and Barry Tinsley.

08/16/2025

Please keep the family and friends of Mr. Stephen Lynn Smith in your prayers and share this post to make others aware of the arrangements.

Funeral services for Mr. Stephen Lynn Smith will be held at Brookhaven Funeral Home at 11:00 AM on Monday, August 18, 2025 with burial to follow in the New Prospect Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on the same morning from 10:00 AM until time of services. Brookhaven Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements with Bro. Mike Grenn officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Scott Kelly, Will Byrd, Travis Thornton, Johnny Van Hoose, Mark Jones, Emanuel Preston, and Kenneth Ferguson. Honorary pallbearers will include Ray Allen, Mike Lofton, and the male residents of Silver Cross Health and Rehab.

Mr. Smith, 74, of Brookhaven, Mississippi passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025, at Silver Cross Health and Rehab in Brookhaven. He was born in Brookhaven on June 17, 1951 to Archie and Juanita Smith.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Diane; and an infant brother.

Survivors include his nieces, Robin and Lynn; and a cousin, Suzette; and the entire staff and residents of Silver Cross Health and Rehab.

The family would like to offer a thank you to the staff of Silver Cross Health and Rehab and Deaconess Hospice – with a special thanks to Mrs. Morgan Boyd – for their faithful love and care.

Funeral services for Mr. Stephen Lynn Smith will be held at Brookhaven Funeral Home at 1100 AM on Monday, August 18, 2025 with burial to follow in the New Prospect Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on the same morning from 1000 AM until time

08/15/2025

Please keep Mrs. Hilbun's family in your prayers and share this post to make others aware of the arrangements.

Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Lou Boyd Hilbun, 81, of Gulfport, Mississippi will be held at Brookhaven Funeral Home in Brookhaven on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Jimmy Hood officiating. A private visitation for family will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Afterward a a public visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Mrs. Hilbun will be laid to rest in Powell’s Grove Cemetery. She was born in McComb, Mississippi on February 21,1944 to the late Excell Boyd and the late Justine Summers Boyd and grew up in Jayess, Mississippi. She passed away peacefully surrounded by family at home on August 13, 2025.

Much like her beloved mother Mrs. Hilbun exhibited steadfast faith, quiet strength and a devotion to her family and friends. She loved all and judged none. Her culinary skills were unparalleled, and her holiday meals for family are legendary. She was born with a green thumb and enjoyed tending to her backyard flower beds. She was truly the anchor of her family. A husband could not ask for a more loving and dedicated wife, and no child was ever blessed with a greater mother.

Mrs. Hilbun was preceded in death by her husband Paul Hilbun of Gulfport, Mississippi; parents Excell Boyd and Justine Summers Boyd of Jayess, Mississippi; her sister Bonnie Sue Gunnell of Jennings, Louisiana; and infant son Duane. She is survived by her son, Jonathan Hilbun of Gulfport, Mississippi; her stepson, Robert Hilbun and his wife Patti of Ponchatoula, Louisiana; former daughter-in-law Patty; two brothers, John Douglas Boyd and his wife Pat of Jayess, Mississippi and Excell Jerome Boyd of Pine Bluff, Arkansas; her granddaughter Jodi of New Orleans, Louisiana; her granddaughter Shannon of Ponchatoula, Louisiana; her grandson Shane of Ponchatoula, Louisiana; and many loving nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers will be Charlie Combe of New Orleans, Louisiana; Eric Boyd of Jayess, Mississippi; Lewis Holifield of Laurel, Mississippi; Dr. Tim Boyd of Meridian, Mississippi; Shane Hilbun of Ponchatoula, Louisiana; and Judge Steve Gunnell of Jennings, Louisiana.

Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Lou Boyd Hilbun, 81, of Gulfport, Mississippi will be held at Brookhaven Funeral Home in Brookhaven on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 1100 a.m. with Pastor Jimmy Hood officiating. A private visitation for family will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 800 a.m.

08/15/2025

Please remember Ms. Baker's family in your prayers.

Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Lou Boyd Hilbun, 81, of Gulfport, Mississippi will be held at Brookhaven Funeral Home in Brookhaven on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Jimmy Hood officiating. A private visitation for family will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Afterward a a public visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Mrs. Hilbun will be laid to rest in Powell’s Grove Cemetery. She was born in McComb, Mississippi on February 21,1944 to the late Excell Boyd and the late Justine Summers Boyd and grew up in Jayess, Mississippi. She passed away peacefully surrounded by family at home on August 13, 2025.

Much like her beloved mother Mrs. Hilbun exhibited steadfast faith, quiet strength and a devotion to her family and friends. She loved all and judged none. Her culinary skills were unparalleled, and her holiday meals for family are legendary. She was born with a green thumb and enjoyed tending to her backyard flower beds. She was truly the anchor of her family. A husband could not ask for a more loving and dedicated wife, and no child was ever blessed with a greater mother.

Mrs. Hilbun was preceded in death by her husband Paul Hilbun of Gulfport, Mississippi; parents Excell Boyd and Justine Summers Boyd of Jayess, Mississippi; her sister Bonnie Sue Gunnell of Jennings, Louisiana; and infant son Duane. She is survived by her son, Jonathan Hilbun of Gulfport, Mississippi; her stepson, Robert Hilbun and his wife Patti of Ponchatoula, Louisiana; former daughter-in-law Patty; two brothers, John Douglas Boyd and his wife Pat of Jayess, Mississippi and Excell Jerome Boyd of Pine Bluff, Arkansas; her granddaughter Jodi of New Orleans, Louisiana; her granddaughter Shannon of Ponchatoula, Louisiana; her grandson Shane of Ponchatoula, Louisiana; and many loving nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers will be Charlie Combe of New Orleans, Louisiana; Eric Boyd of Jayess, Mississippi; Lewis Holifield of Laurel, Mississippi; Dr. Tim Boyd of Meridian, Mississippi; Shane Hilbun of Ponchatoula, Louisiana; and Judge Steve Gunnell of Jennings, Louisiana.

Private graveside services for Ms. Lorene Smith Baker will be held at Bethel Community Church Cemetery. Brookhaven Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Baker, 79, of Hattiesburg, Mississippi passed away on August 11, 2025. She was born in McCall Creek, Mississippi on April 26, 19...

08/12/2025

Please keep the Martin family in your prayers and share this post to make others aware of the arrangements.

Funeral services for Mr. Louis Ray Martin will be held at Brookhaven Funeral Home (894 Natchez Drive, Brookhaven, MS, 39601) at 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 14, 2025 with burial to follow in the Ramah Baptist Church Cemetery (McCall Creek, MS). Brookhaven Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements. The family will receive visitors the same morning at the funeral home from 10:00 AM until time of service.

Mr. Martin, 82, of McCall Creek, MS passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025. He was born in McCall Creek on April 13, 1943 to Lewis and Idelle Martin.

Mr. Martin lived most of his adult life in Houston before retiring back to McCall Creek. He worked for the United States Postal Service for 30 years and served his country in the U.S. Navy and Navy Reserves for over 20 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Gerald Ray Martin; a brother, John Alton Martin; and a sister, Betty Jean Jackson.

Survivors include his wife and love of his life, Kathy Martin; his son, Louis Martin, Jr.; a brother Cecil Martin; two sisters, Joanne Temple (L.D.) and Joyce Frye; along with extended family and friends.

Funeral services for Mr. Louis Ray Martin will be held at Brookhaven Funeral Home 894 Natchez Drive, Brookhaven, MS, 39601 at 1100 AM on Thursday, August 14, 2025 with burial to follow in the Ramah Baptist Church Cemetery McCall Creek, MS. Brookhaven Funeral Home will be in charge of the

08/08/2025

Did you know that choosing cremation doesn't mean skipping a meaningful funeral service? Many families find comfort in a traditional viewing, visitation, and service before cremation. This allows loved ones to gather, share memories, and say a final goodbye, honoring the life lived in a way that feels right for them. It's about celebrating a life, regardless of the final disposition choice.

08/01/2025

Please remember Ms. Chinn's family in your prayers and share this post to make others aware of the arrangements.

Memorial services for Ms. Marcia Renea Chinn will be held at Brookhaven Funeral Home on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 12 o’clock noon; the family will receive visitors at the funeral home the same morning from 10:00 AM until service time. Brookhaven Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements.

Ms. Chinn, 48, of Wesson, Mississippi passed away on July 30, 2025 at her home. She was born in Hazlehurst, Mississippi on April 21, 1977 to Samuel and Patsy Martin Chinn.

Marcia loved people and never met a stranger; she had many friends and was a good friend to them all – always faithful to stay in touch and check on everyone. She was always the life of the party and the light in the room. She was an avid reader, loved WWE wrestling, NASCAR, and MSU, but most of all she loved her family, especially her grandbaby. She is loved and missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include her daughter, Haleigh Chinn (Taylor) of Wesson; a grandson, Hatcher Atticus Chinn; two sisters, Sherry Soto (David) of Brandon and Becky Brown (Shane) of Wesson; a nephew, Justin Brown (Brittany); two nieces Nikki Rushing (Michael) and Hanna Hall (Patrick); ten great-nieces and nephews; along with a host of extended family and friends.

Memorial services for Ms. Marcia Renea Chinn will be held at Brookhaven Funeral Home on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 12 oclock noon the family will receive visitors at the funeral home the same morning from 1000 AM until service time. Brookhaven Funeral Home will be in charge of the

07/29/2025

Please remember Mrs. Harrison's family in your prayers and share this post to make others aware of the arrangements.

Funeral services for Mrs. Judy T. Harrison will be held at Brookhaven Funeral Home on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 1:00 in the afternoon, with burial to follow in the Providence Baptist Church Cemetery, Jayess, MS. Brookhaven Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday evening, July 30, from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM, and again on Thursday from 12:00 noon until service time.

Judy T. Harrison, of Wesson, passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, July 28, 2025 at Copiah Medical Center in Hazlehurst. She was 76 years old.

Mrs. Harrison was born February 4, 1949 in Mobile, Alabama to the late Charles Donald and Betty Juan Buckalew Thompson. She grew up in Ruth, Mississippi where she lived until her parents’ passing after which she moved to Wesson where she has made her home for the last 23 years. Judy loved life and had a special fondness for flowers; she enjoyed to sew and crochet as well. She loved her family and was an excellent homemaker, wife, and mother. Most of all she loved her Lord; she was a faithful Christian and member of Zion Hill Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School, sang in the choir, and was faithful to serve in any way that she could.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two grandchildren, Ryan McCaffery and Erika Ahearn; a brother, Phillip Thompson; a sister-in-law, Shirley Thompson; and a nephew, Ronny Thompson.

Survivors include her husband, James “Ronnie” Harrison; two sons, Darriel Patrick McCaffery and Christopher McCaffery (Karla); a daughter, Heather Harrison (Joshua Bowman); two step-daughters, Misty Morrison (Scott) and Stacy Foote (Scooter); 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and three brothers, Don Wayne Thompson, David Earl Thompson, and Carlos Juan Thompson.

Funeral services for Mrs. Judy T. Harrison will be held at Brookhaven Funeral Home on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 100 in the afternoon, with burial to follow in the Providence Baptist Church Cemetery, Jayess, MS. Brookhaven Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will be held

07/29/2025

Please keep Mr. Wilkinson's family in your prayers and share this post to make others aware of the arrangements.

Graveside services for Mr. Ben Charles Wilkinson will be held on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 12:30 in the afternoon at Springhill Pentecostal Church Cemetery in Wesson with Bro. Trey Walker officiating; Brookhaven Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will be held at Brookhaven Funeral Home on Thursday morning from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM.

Serving as pallbearers will be Mike Hamilton, Allen Hamilton, Austin Hamilton, Mitchell Wilkinson, Dustin Wilkinson, and Nicholas Wilkinson.

Mr. Wilkinson, 84, of Wesson, Mississippi passed away on July 28, 2025. He was born on August 10, 1940 to Samuel Silas and Ada Pickering Wilkinson.

From an early age, Ben loved tinkering with cars. He grew up to be a mechanic and was the owner and operator of Ben’s Auto Repair in Hazlehurst for many years. He loved his wife, children, family and his dog, Benny.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his first wife Bonnie Wilkinson; a son, Luke Wilkinson; a sister, Barbara Ann Godbold; and three brothers, Winston Wilkinson, A.C. White, and Curt Wilson.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Wilkinson; three sons, Charlie Wilkinson (Rhonda), Calvin Wilkinson, and Jonathan Wilkinson; two daughters, Sandra McLemore (Scott) and Elsie Walker (Lonnie); 11 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren. He was also blessed with an extended family whom he leaves behind; a son, Tony Moore; two daughters, Patricia Bailey (Roger) and Maybelle Townsend (Bubba); six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren; as well as a brother, Lee Nottingham (Wendy) and a sister, Helen Griffin.

The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of Hospice Compassus, especially his nurse, Jessica Sumrall.

Graveside services for Mr. Ben Charles Wilkinson will be held on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 1230 in the afternoon at Springhill Pentecostal Church Cemetery in Wesson with Bro. Trey Walker officiating Brookhaven Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will be held at Brookhave...

07/24/2025

Please pray for the Gerald J. Leger family and please share this post to family and friends.
Funeral services for Gerald J. Leger will be held on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at Brookhaven Funeral Home in Brookhaven, MS at 12:00 noon with burial to follow in Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery. Brookhaven Funeral Home will handle the arrangements. Visitation will be held at Brookhaven Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 from 10:00 AM until the start of the service at 12:00 noon.
Mr. Gerald J. Leger, 94, of Brookhaven, MS passed away at Diversicare Nursing Home on Saturday, July 19, 2025. He was born in Welsh, LA on October 12, 1930 to Eldridge Leger and Ada LeJeune Leger.
Gerald was a veteran who joined the United States Navy at 18 years old and proudly served our country.
He was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. He served in the church handing out bulletins and greeting people at the door. If he was not at the front door, everyone wondered where he was. He helped with the church grounds and cut wood to take those in need. Mr. Gerald loved gardening and believed in sharing the fruits of God’s creation with others.
He also loved The Jimmy Furlow Senior Center, where he participated in group dancing and fellowship. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He worked as a superintendent for a road construction company at Ashland Oil Inc.
He was preceded in death by his parents Eldridge Leger and Ada LeJeune Leger; twin sister Geraldine Aordoin: sisters, Florence Bialy and Betty Boulineau: Brothers Harold Leger, E.J. Leger, and Frankie Leger; sons Joey and Kevin Leger and his wife of 40 years Faye Abney Leger.
Surviving are daughters Marcia and Denise Leger; stepdaughters Billie Faye Sartin and Cherie Johnson (husband Bennie); grandchildren Jessica Bertram (husband Jeff), Leanne Stump (husband Ray), Holly Chappell (husband Robbie), Dana Agre (husband Jeff); as well as eight grandchildren.
The family would like to offer a special thank you to Diversicare Nursing Home, Deaconess Hospice, Jimmy Furlow Senior Citizens Center and to his church family and friends.

07/21/2025

Please remember the Smith family in your prayers and share this post to make others aware of the arrangements.

A Celebration of Life for Mrs. Cynthia “Cindy” Ann Smith of Brookhaven, MS, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Brookhaven Funeral Home with burial immediately following at New Sight Cemetery. Visitation will take place at Brookhaven Funeral Home on Thursday, July 24, from 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Cindy passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, July 17, 2025, in Brookhaven, MS. She was a devoted and loving wife to Kenneth Smith for 53 years and raised three children who were her pride and joy.

Cindy was born in McComb, MS, on December 25, 1952. In her downtime, you could find her sewing, cooking, or supporting her children, grandchildren, great-grandchild, and extended family. Cindy was a faithful member of the Church of the Way.

Cindy was preceded in death by her parents, John Thomas “Tommy” Edwards and Mary Ida Waldrop Edwards.

She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Earl Smith; daughters Amy Baldwin (Clay), Lacey Hibbard (Sheridan); son Paul Smith; granddaughters Mallory Haley (Harrison), Emma Grace Hibbard, Abby Hibbard, and Macy Hibbard; step-granddaughters Rebekah Magill (Bowen) and Sarah Baldwin; grandsons Gunner Smith, Hayes Walker, and Rylan Baldwin; and great-granddaughter Maris Anne Haley; sister Sherry Lowe (Ken) and brother Tim Edwards (Tracey). She also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Pallbearers will be Hayes Walker, Gunner Smith, Rylan Baldwin, Micah Lowe, Corbin Falvey, and Sam Smith.

The family would like to thank King’s Daughters Medical Center for their exceptional care.

A Celebration of Life for Mrs. Cynthia Cindy Ann Smith of Brookhaven, MS, will be held at 1100 a.m. on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Brookhaven Funeral Home with burial immediately following at New Sight Cemetery. Visitation will take place at Brookhaven Funeral Home on Thursday, July 24, from 1000-11...

07/14/2025

Please keep Mrs. Marjorie Case Williams' family in your prayers and share this post to make others aware of the arrangements.

Graveside services for Mrs. Marjorie Case Williams will be at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery at 2:00 in the afternoon, on Sunday, July 20, 2025.

Marjorie Case Williams passed from this earth on July 13, 2025, at the age of 97. She was born on November 18, 1927 in Brookhaven, Mississippi. Marjorie was a graduate of Loyd Star Attendance Center and worked for Potter company for many years. Marjorie was a devoted member of Zion Hill Baptist Church in Wesson. She served on the Human Rights Committee at Lincoln Residential Center for numerous years. Marjorie spent the majority of her years on this earth as a devoted caregiver to numerous family members. She will always be remembered for her strength, her faith in the Lord, and her prize-winning cornbread.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Jasper and Radie Case; brother, John T. Case; sons, Gerald and Randy Durr; and her husband and the love of her life, Leon Williams.

She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Doris Durr; granddaughter, Misty Smith (her "pride") and her husband, Wade; and her "joys" as she called them, great-granddaughters, Kayleigh and Khloe Smith.

The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the staff at The Aspen Assisted Living Facility and Silver Cross Health and Rehab, with a special thanks to Tara Pepper, RN, and Marjorie's cousin, Shelia Massey, for the love and care they showed her during her time at Silver Cross. They would also like to thank the Staff of Deaconess Hospice, especially their Account Executive, Morgan Boyd, and volunteer Kenneth Douglas, for the times they spent visiting with Marjorie and bringing a smile to her face.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Mississippi chapter of the Alzheimer's Association or Zion Hill Baptist Church.

Marjorie Case Williams passed from this earth on July 13, 2025, at the age of 97. She was born on November 18, 1927 in Brookhaven, Mississippi. Marjorie was a graduate of Loyd Star Attendance Center and worked for Potter company for many years. Marjorie was a devoted member of Zion